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Using a new type of surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have shown that a natural walking gait is achievable using a prosthetic leg fully driven by the body’s own nervous system. The surgical amputation procedure, known as the…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved 2 new wound management products that include patented hydrogels invented by University of Delaware (UD) material scientist Darrin Pochan, PhD, and Joel Schneider, PhD, a former UD faculty member now at the National Cancer Institute. The unique hydrogel materials are made of peptides—the building blocks of proteins—that…
Hanger Ventures, a Hanger, Inc. business whose primary objective is to advance orthotics and prosthetics innovation and improve patient outcomes, recently announced its debut investment in Bionic Power, a Canadian-based firm. A developer of active lower body smart orthotic devices that enhance personal mobility, Bionic Power is raising Series A Round funding, with Hanger Ventures committing as the lead investor.
Researchers from the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) in South Korea have developed a novel approach to healing muscle injury by employing “injectable tissue prosthesis” in the form of conductive hydrogels and combining it with a robot-assisted rehabilitation system. Let’s imagine you are swimming in the ocean.
Skin healthcare company EX Healthcare recently announced the launch of dermaFIT, a muscle retention cream. This revolutionary body cream combats muscle loss by harnessing the power of the body’s own microRNAs. This cutting-edge product utilizes the power of exosomes to deliver therapeutic benefits directly to the muscles.
6-Minute Knee Pain Cure: The Simple Science of Relieving Knee Pain and Restoring Comfort in Walking, Running, Squatting, and Beyond, was written by Jonathan Su, DPT, C-IAYT, CSCS, a physical therapist, yoga therapist, and fitness coach, who drew from his own experience and research overcoming knee pain decades after a serious injury.
The Recovery Pro Full Leg Compression Massage Boots (FT-091A&FT-109A) offer powerful and upgraded features to cater to a wide range of needs. Whether it’s for a pre-workout warmup or a post-workout quick recovery, these boots deliver precise and comfortable massages. They effectively reduce pain and soreness, improve blood circulation, alleviate muscle stiffness, and reduce swelling.
SkinIntegra’s Rapid Crack Repair Cream has received the Seal of Approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which recognizes worthy products that can contribute to foot health. Originally developed for people with diabetes suffering from infection-prone cracks to their feet, Rapid Crack Repair Cream has proven to be efficacious in providing fast relief to…
The AUVON PT1 Pro TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator offers a safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective method of body pain relief via 8 customizable modes and 40 levels of intensity and a precise control knob. This cutting-edge device allows users to gradually adjust stimulation strength to activate specific natural pain gate mechanisms to relieve body pain more safely.
Perceptive Solutions’ WoundZoom PRO is an advanced application that gives healthcare providers a more intelligent and efficient way to manage wound care across a variety of care settings with its non-contact 3D wound measurement technology and intuitive workflow application that can all be accessed on a clinician’s smart device. This Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant digital wound…
Podiatrists, physical therapists, and other foot and ankle specialists are increasingly recommending Tread Labs’ semi-custom orthotic insoles to their patients, citing impressive outcomes comparable to custom orthotics at a significantly lower cost to the patients. The company’s innovative approach includes offering 4 distinct arch heights—low, medium, high, and extra high. This unique feature allows for a more tailored…
Arizona State University (ASU) bioengineers have developed a multistep strategy that applies different nanomaterials to diabetic wounds at different times to support both early- and late-stage healing. Their work showed this method outperformed a common wound dressing in a diabetic mouse model, closing wounds faster and producing more robust skin tissue. The researchers’ analysis also suggests that their…
A team of researchers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have demonstrated a new method that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons that can help users save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. The novel method rapidly develops exoskeleton controllers to assist locomotion without relying on lengthy human-involved experiments.
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) engineered an innovative magnetic wound-healing gel that promises to accelerate the healing of diabetic wounds, reduce the rates of recurrence, and thus lower the incidents of limb amputations. Each treatment involves the application of a bandage preloaded with a hydrogel containing skin cells for healing and magnetic particles.
Gait analysis is emerging as a valuable, non-invasive complement to cognitive assessments that aid in early diagnosis and management. In clinical settings, gait and balance tests typically focus on a straight walking path. However, researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have ventured into a different realm—curved path walking—a more natural yet complex activity. Straight walking is a rhythmic and…
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